Twin Falls Times-NewsHidden History: Perrine’s hydropower plant still produces electricityTwin Falls Times-NewsTwin Falls founder I.B. Perrine first talked about building a power plant at the base of Shoshone Falls in 1900, when he persuaded Harry Hollister of Chicago to invest in the hydroelectric project. Construction of the tunnel for the pipe, or penstock …
Vermont village considers conduit hydroJD Supra (press release)Most new hydropower projects in the U.S. cannot be developed without approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, but the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 streamlined the process for certain “qualifying conduit hydropower …
The Star OnlineSarawak Energy takes control of Bakun hydroelectric plantThe Star Online… owner and operator of the Bakun hydroelectric plant (HEP). Sarawak Energy group chief executive officer Sharbini Suhaili announced in a press statement that the company now owned the 2,400MW Bakun HEP, the largest hydropower plant in the country.Sarawak Energy now in control of Malaysia’s largest damMalay Mail Onlineall 4 news articles »
Electric coops seek to match offer by private hydropower developers | SunStarSun.Star“Creca likewise is the only EC developer offering the local community the opportunity to own 50 percent (of) mini hydro power plants after the 25th year of cooperation without any monetary contribution from the local community, of which will translate …
The Express TribunePM orders timely completion of hydroelectric power projectsThe Express TribuneThe meeting was also briefed on the progress of other planned projects including Dasu Hydropower Project and Diamer-Basha Dam project. The prime minister d…
DOE announces new round of hydropower plant development fundingHydroWorldThe $6.6 million in funding, made under Section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, looks to tap into the U.S.’ vast hydropower potential. Currently, just 3% of the country’s 80,000 dams have been fitted to produce hydroelectric power, equating to up …
HydroWorldHindustan Construction secures EPC contract for India’s 93-MW New Ganderbal hydropower plantHydroWorldNew Ganderbal has been part of Jammu & Kashmir’s long-term plan to expand its hydroelectric capacity for years. HydroWorld.com reported in June 2012 that New Ganderbal, alongside a number of other significant projects, were being pushed as a scheme …
HydroWorldArmenian government approves agreement to build 76-MW Shnokh hydropower plantHydroWorldThe government of Armenia has approved an agreement related to construction of the 76-MW Shnokh hydropower plant on the Debed River in the province of Lori…
Concord MonitorMy Turn: Let’s stick to facts on Quebec hydropowerConcord MonitorHydro-Quebec’s exports displace fossil fuel power generation in markets outside Quebec, thereby extending the benefits of its clean energy to them. Last year, our net power exports helped avoid close to 8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent – equivalent …
HCC wins contract for 93MW hydro power project in KashmirEnergy Business ReviewThe new hydro power project will come up in Central Kashmir region on the Sind River, a tributary of River Jhelum. HCC president and CEO Arun Karambelkar said: “This prestigious contract demonstrates our EPC expertise in the hydro power sector.
ForbesThe Biggest Power Plants In The World — Hydro And NuclearForbesThere have been some cool articles on the biggest power plants in the world (Forbes – Pentland), and China always tops the chart with its 22,500 MW (megaWatts electric) Three Gorges Dam Hydroelectric Plant. But that isn’t actually true since it depends …
Joule Africa signs 25 year PPA with Sierra Leone GovernmentCleanTechnology News, Industry Analysis, Market Research Reports – Clean Technology Business ReviewJoule Africa has signed a 25 year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Government of Sierra…
Bangor Daily NewsNew Jersey investors buy hydropower dams at defunct Maine paper millBangor Daily NewsNew Jersey-based Eagle Creek Renewable Energy has purchased the hydroelectric facilities that until May 2016 powered Madison Paper Industries. Eagle C…
HydroWorldAngolan officials break ground on 2170-MW Caculo Cabaca hydropower plan, generation begins at 2070-MW LaucaHydroWorldWork on Angola’s 2,170-MW Caculo Cabaca hydroelectric plant has begun, following the ceremonial laying of the project’s first stone by President Jose Eduardo dos Santos last week. The US$4.5 billion facility is being built by the China Gezhouba Group Co.
Recent Work in Fish PassageHydroWorldMoving fish past dams, particularly those that impound water for hydroelectric powerhouses, is vital to maintaining ecosystem health and adequate fish populations. Much work has gone into ensuring adequate, effectiv…
RTC upholds IPs’ right to seek info on hydro projects | SunStarSun.Star… developing hydroelectric dams in various parts of the Cordillera, earlier filed the case for injunction and damages, for allegedly influencing the FPIC and “violating the exclusive rights of Hedcor as renewable energy development of Kabayan II …
HydroWorldCTGC begins construction on the 16-GW Baihetan hydropower station in Southwest ChinaHydroWorldBaihetan will be the world’s second highest capacity hydropower facility, second to the 22.5-GW Three Gorges hydroelectric project spanning the Yangtze River in Hubei province. Currently, the 14-GW Itaipu hydroelectric power plant is the world’s …and more »
HydroWorldColombia establishes guidelines for environmental impact studies related to hydropowerHydroWorldColombia’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development announced on July 28 it has accepted guidelines by which to prepare environmental impact studies (EIS) for the construction and operation of hydroelectric plants. Information from Autoridad …
ReutersEnel working with Morgan Stanley to sell Panama assets: sourcesReutersMI) is working with Morgan Stanley to sell its Fortuna hydroelectric plant in Panama as part of broader disposal plans, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters…
Hindu Business LineHydropower projects incur over ₹45000-cr cost overrunHindu Business LineIn response to a question in the Rajya Sabha on hydro-power generation projects running behind schedule, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Coal, Power, Renewable Energy, Mines and Steel, Piyush Goyal said that all 41 hydropower projects in the …
